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Epigraphy :: Epigraphy (n.) The science of inscriptions; the art of engraving inscriptions or of deciphering them.

Scauper :: Scauper (n.) A tool with a semicircular edge, -- used by engravers to clear away the spaces between the lines of an engraving..

Carve :: Carve (v. t.) To make or shape by cutting, sculpturing, or engraving; to form; as, to carve a name on a tree..

Vert :: Vert (n.) The color green, represented in a drawing or engraving by parallel lines sloping downward toward the right..

Graving :: Graving (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Grav.

Or :: Or (n.) Yellow or gold color, -- represented in drawing or engraving by small dots..

Delineate :: Delineate (v. t.) To indicate by lines drawn in the form or figure of; to represent by sketch, design, or diagram; to sketch out; to portray; to picture; in drawing and engraving, to represent in lines, as with the pen, pencil, or graver; hence, to represent with accuracy and minuteness. See Delineation..

Anaglyptographic :: Anaglyptographic (a.) Of or pertaining to anaglyptography; as, anaglyptographic engraving..

Celature :: Celature (n.) The act or art of engraving or embossing.

Engrave :: Engrave (v. t.) To cut with a graving instrument in order to form an inscription or pictorial representation; to carve figures; to mark with incisions.

Hollow :: Hollow (v. t.) To make hollow, as by digging, cutting, or engraving; to excavate..

Grangerism :: Grangerism (n.) The practice of illustrating a particular book by engravings collected from other books.

Argent :: Argent (n.) The white color in coats of arms, intended to represent silver, or, figuratively, purity, innocence, beauty, or gentleness; -- represented in engraving by a plain white surface..

Anaglyptography :: Anaglyptography (n.) The art of copying works in relief, or of engraving as to give the subject an embossed or raised appearance; -- used in representing coins, bas-reliefs, etc..

Engraving :: Engraving (n.) An impression from an engraved plate, block of wood, or other material; a print..

Legend :: Legend (n.) An inscription, motto, or title, esp. one surrounding the field in a medal or coin, or placed upon an heraldic shield or beneath an engraving or illustration..

Graving :: Graving (n.) That which is graved or carved.

Scarabee :: Scarabee (n.) A stylized representation of a scarab beetle in stone or faience; -- a symbol of resurrection, used by the ancient Egyptians as an ornament or a talisman, and in modern times used in jewelry, usually by engraving designs on cabuchon stones. Also used attributively; as, a scarab bracelet [a bracelet containing scarabs]; a scarab [the carved stone itelf]..

Presswork :: Presswork (n.) The art of printing from the surface of type, plates, or engravings in relief, by means of a press; the work so done..

Incuse :: Incuse (v. t.) Cut or stamped in, or hollowed out by engraving..

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